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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Amos Batchelder diary [typescript]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1085
Abstract

The Amos Batchelder diary [typescript] details a tour across the continent of North America from Boston, via Independence, Missouri, the Rocky Mountains, to San Francisco, in 1849.

Dates: 1849

"Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042159246]
Identifier: ACCN 1113
Abstract

The "Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy] recounts early life in England, 1852 immigration to Utah, and activities in Utah and in Alberta, Canada. Includes family genealogy. This item is a photocopy and not an original.

Dates: circa 1864-1888

Charles Cather letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0356
Abstract

The Charles Cather letter (1870) consists of one three-page letter, in photograph format, from Cather to his sister, Jinnie Cather. Cather writes of his adventures prospecting through the "Western Wildes" of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.

Dates: 1870

William L. English diary [photocopy and transcript]

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0132
Abstract

The William L. English diary (1876) records the trip from Fort Shaw, Montana, in an attempt to centralize the Indian population of the Montana Territory with the mission culminating in Custer's battle with the Sioux. William L. English served as First Lieutenant in Company I of the Seventh Infantry.

Dates: undated

Jack Goodman papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1521
Abstract The Jack Goodman papers (1945-1996) contain articles, reviews, and research files including drafts, final versions, notes, government publications, maps, and clippings. Includes some personal correspondence, contracts, awards, and memorabilia. Goodman is a Salt Lake City, Utah journalist and author whose primary interests include skiing, tourism, the development of national parks, and Utah architecture. He is the author of the weekly column "City View" in the ...
Dates: 1945-1996

Jack Goodman photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0664
Abstract

the Jack Goodman photograph colleciton contains personal family materials as well as materials related to his articles, reviews, and research Goodman is a Salt Lake City, Utah journalist and author whose primary interests include skiing, tourism, the development of national parks, and Utah architecture. He is the author of the weekly column "City View" in the Salt Lake Tribune.

Dates: 1945-1995

Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0133
Abstract

The Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter (1874-1875) were created by General Francis Greene, a military engineer, historian, and businessman. Greene describes his activities around Yellowstone Park, mining conditions in Virginia City, Indian hostilities, and records latitude and longitude data during his travels.

Dates: 1874-1875

William Lee diary [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0673
Abstract

The William Lee diary (1858-1859) consists of a photocopy of the notes taken by Lee while on a journey across the plains.

Dates: 1858-1859

Letter regarding travel from Chicago to Albuquerque

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2328
Abstract

The letter regarding travel from Chicago to Albuquerque (1928) was written by an individual named Julius to Louis and Edith. The letter describes travels in the Western United States and includes a map of the route taken from Chicago to Albuquerque.

Dates: 1928

Arthur T. Lewis oral history interview

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0261
Abstract

The Arthur T. Lewis oral history interview transcript (1971) was with his daughter, Phyllis I. Lewis, discussing his youth in Salt Lake City, travels within the state as well as to points within about 300 miles of Salt Lake City, travels to Denver and Chicago, and settlement in California upon retirement.

Dates: 1971

J. Heinrich Lienhard papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0089
Abstract

The J. Heinrich Lienhard papers (1843-1933) consist of a translated portion of Lienhard's diary about his life in California before and after the gold rush, and photocopies of correspondence, certificates, and other items relating to Lienhard and his family.

Dates: 1843-1933

Maasberg family slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1769
Abstract

The Maasberg family slide collection consists of slides depicting family holidays and celebrations and travel, primarily between California, Alabama, and Utah. The bulk of the collection dates from the 1960s.

Dates: 1963-1986

William Athole Macmaster diaries [photocopies]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041924053]
Identifier: MS 0585
Abstract

The William Athole Macmaster diaries [photocopies] (1851-1869) detail McMaster's early life, conversion to the LDS Church, his LDS mission experiences, and his family's move to Salt Lake City, Utah. William McMaster (1816-1887) was an early Mormon convert in Scotland.

Dates: 1851-1869

Andrew Orr letters

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1272
Abstract

The Andrew Orr letters (1877-1878) consist of five letters written to his wife, Jinney Orr, while Orr was in Utah and Sonora on unspecified mining business.

Dates: 1877-1878

Fern Flagler Peery photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1592
Abstract

The Fern Flagler Peery photograph collection consists of photograph prints and negatives depicting Fern Flagler Peery (1917-2009) pictured with her family and friends.

Dates: circa 1930s-2000s

Fred A. Rosenstock papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0487
Abstract The Fred A. Rosenstock papers (1849-1970) consist of business letters and research materials dealing with the history of the Western United States. The bulk of the materials consists of correspondence between Fred Rosenstock and Dale Morgan concerning publishing activities and personal correspondence from various persons to Alphonso Jennings, a western outlaw. Also included are a few historical items: a photocopy and transcript of an 1849 overland diary of Hugh Skinner, a letter from J....
Dates: 1849-1970; Majority of material found within 1912-1970

Ward Jay Roylance papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1282
Abstract The Ward Jay Roylance papers (1873-1993) are centered around Roylance (1920-1993), his family, and environmental issues. Included are publications, correspondence, writings, family histories, programs, tour maps and guide books, certificates, scrapbooks, notes, journals, biographies, news articles, medical and U.S. Army records, pamphlets, and postcards. Correspondence, family history typescripts, and poems collected by Roylance, as well as writings and publications by Roylance on...
Dates: 1873-1993

John Scott papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1324
Abstract

The John Scott papers (1855-1856) consist of a photocopy and typescript of Scott's diary. A biography and some miscellaneous paper are also included.

Dates: 1855-1856

Utah Westerners records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0370
Abstract The Utah Westerners records (1967-2009) includes the organization's bylaws and constitution, a calendar of events, lecture transcripts, correspondence, membership rosters, meeting minutes, field trip itineraries, completed questionnaires, membership applications, speech transcripts, and other documents. This collection also contains files kept by the Utah Westerners for two other organizations: the Fort Douglas Museum Association and Westerner's International. The Utah Westerners was...
Dates: 1967-2009

James S. R. Wilson diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0131
Abstract

The James S. R. Wilson diary (1875) was kept by Wilson while a member of the William Ludlow expedition to Yellowstone Park.

Dates: 1875